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Which of the following statements regarding Balban's theory of kingship are correct? (A) Kingship is the vice-regency of God on earth. The king is the shadow of God (B) External dignity and prestige were not considered as essential for Kingship (C) A distinction between the high-born and the low-born was constantly emphasized by Balban (D) Balban believed that Persian customs and ways of life are not necessary to emulate Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Which of the following statements regarding Balban's theory of kingship are correct? (A) Kingship is the vice-regency of God on earth. The king is the shadow of God (B) External dignity and prestige were not considered as essential for Kingship (C) A distinction between the high-born and the low-born was constantly emphasized by Balban (D) Balban believed that Persian customs and ways of life are not necessary to emulate Choose the correct answer from the option given below: Correct Answer <span style="">(A) and (C) only</span>

Among the given statements regarding Balban's theory of kingship, only (A) and (C) are correct.

Important Points

  • Balban ascended the throne of Delhi in 1265 AD.
  • The theory of kingship propounded by Balban led to the adoption of the policy of blood and iron.
  • The stern, harsh and violent policy adopted by Balban to suppress the internal revolts and meeting with the challenges posed by foreign invaders of Mongols is known as the policy of blood and iron.
  • Balban was convinced that the only way to face the internal and external dangers was to increase the power and prestige of the Sultan.
  • On account of this policy he was able to remain at the helm of affairs for about 40 years i.e. 20 years as the Naib/Prime Minister of Nasir-ud-din Mahmud and then after as the Sultan of Delhi.
The main principles of the theory of Kingship of Balban were:

 

  • Kingship is the vice-regency of God on earth. The king is the shadow of God. Balban said that the king was the representative of God on the earth and Kingship was a divine institution.
  • He said, “Kingship is the embodiment of despotism”. He believed that it is the “King’s super­human awe and status which can ensure people’s obedience".
  • According to him, external dignity and prestige were considered as essential for Kingship.
  • He constantly emphasized the distinction between the high-born and the low-born. Historian Zia-ud-Din Barni has gone to the extent of remarking that whenever Balban saw a man of low birth, his eyes started burning with rage and anger and his hands reached for his sword to murder him. 
  • Balban was convinced that the glory of Kingship was possible only by following the Persian traditions and he very carefully followed these traditions in his personal and public life.

Based on the above discussion, we can conclude that the following statements regarding Balban's theory of kingship are correct:

(A) Kingship is the vice-regency of God on earth. The king is the shadow of God

(C) A distinction between the high-born and the low-born was constantly emphasized by Balban

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